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Apr
When an individual is charged with drug possession in California, the first thought that comes to mind is usually concern about sentencing and potentially serving jail time. A possession conviction and history of incarceration can make it difficult to obtain employment, apply ...
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Apr
Failing to pay child support can mean serious penalties. The most common of these penalties is wage garnishment. When the courts result to wage garnishment, they can order your employer and your bank to withhold a portion of your paycheck and pay it directly towards your child...
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Apr
If you are facing a child custody dispute, winning custody may seem like a long shot. However, what courts look for when awarding custody is often surprising to many parents, and may allow you custody where you might not expect to win. If you are going through child custody issu...
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Apr
What happens in the courthouse doesn’t always stay in the courthouse, especially when it comes to divorce. Many people are disheartened to discover that long after their hearts are mended and legal fees are paid off, they are still being required by the court to support their ...
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Apr
Police and courts have broad powers to seize evidence of a crime, which may include illegal items like drugs, personal items, or even vehicles. In general, anything that is involved in a crime can be seized as evidence. Even further, however, the State can usually seize any pr...
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Apr
Many Americans are opting to do away with “traditional,” monogamous marriages, opting instead to enter into “open marriages. ” Though legally, there is no difference between a “closed” and “open” marriage, the parties themselves may feel very different about how their relations...
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Apr
If you are on probation or parole in California, regular and random drug testing may be a huge portion of the oversight the court ordered. Alongside regular check-ins with your PO, California courts often order drug tests, even for non-drug-related probation. It is vital to re...
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Apr
Thousands of people move to California every year. Whether they are moving for work or a for a change in lifestyle or scenery, they often bring their legal issues with them. For those who were married in another state, it is important to understand how California treats your marr...
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Apr
As the classic song says, breaking up is hard to do. This is true whether you are married or not. However, ending a relationship is often legally much easier if the parties are not married. Ending a marriage requires going to court and getting a divorce. In most cases, unmarri...
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Apr
Many people incorrectly believe that they can stop a divorce in its tracks by refusing to sign or respond to their spouse's legal documents. The truth is that failure to sign divorce papers will do nothing but limit the non-signing spouse’s legal rights - witho...
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Apr
In divorce cases, child support helps the custodial parent pay for food, clothing, shelter, and other childcare expenses. Though child support is critically important, it can also be a subject of heated and contentious disputes. The parent ordered to pay child support may feel t...
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Apr
“What happens if you violate probation for the first time? ” This is a common, important question that is frequently asked of our Ventura probation violation lawyers. The answer depends on the nature of the violation, and is at the discretion of the judge, which is why it is so...
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